When determining what’s best for you and your pregnancy, it’s important to remember that you are in control of your pregnancy decision. The law is clear: the choice about how to move forward in your pregnancy is yours and yours alone, and it is unlawful for anyone to pressure you into a pregnancy decision you aren’t comfortable with.
If your partner is trying to influence your decision or is emotionally distant, it’s also important to know that you’re not alone in this. Ridgeway Women’s Clinic provides free emotional and practical support as you navigate your pregnancy options.
When you meet with our staff for a confidential Options Consultation, you can get accurate information about pregnancy, explore your choices, and connect to local resources that can help. Contact us today to schedule a free and confidential appointment in Freeport and Rockford area (Loves Park).
The Advantage of Being Informed
When your partner is not supportive or is actively against your pregnancy decision, being well-informed will empower you to explore your options with clarity and confidence.
Your pregnancy options include parenting, adoption, and abortion.
Parenting
If you continue your pregnancy, choosing to parent can be an empowering path, although there are many factors to consider before deciding this option is right for you.
We provide a non-judgmental environment to help you evaluate this option and connect you with assistance and parenting classes.
Adoption
In the United States, adoption most often involves “open” adoptions, where the birth mother maintains an ongoing relationship with the adoptive family. This contact can take many forms, such as in-person visits, photo-sharing, letter-writing, etc. The degree of openness is entirely up to you, allowing you to craft an adoption plan that best suits your needs and preferences.
Financial assistance is also often available for reasonable expenses like prenatal care. We can connect you with reputable adoption agencies if you want to explore adoption.
Abortion
Carefully assess both the immediate medical effects and the potential long-term impact on your mental well-being when considering abortion. Studies indicate that abortion can have lasting consequences for your mental health.
You are not obligated to justify your decision to your partner, but being informed about the complete physical and emotional implications of abortion may be helpful if he tries to discuss abortion with you.
We do not perform abortions at our center, but we can provide evidence-based education and answer your questions about the abortion or pregnancy process.
Next Steps
You don’t have to face an unexpected pregnancy alone!
At Ridgeway Women’s Center, we provide emotional support and free, confidential resources like pregnancy tests and ultrasounds. We can also connect you with parenting or adoption support, depending on your decision.
Contact us today to schedule a free and confidential appointment in the Freeport and Rockford areas (Loves Park). You deserve to feel supported!
